The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1003 Reach An Agreement

"And how about you?" Donna quizzed. "I have to admit that you are the best liar I have seen."

"I love George wholeheartedly," Holley said, her voice devoid of any emotions. "Believe it or not, I am serious about him."

"Save it, Holley!" Donna cast a sharp glance at Holley and said defiantly, "Murderers like you cannot love anyone."

"You!" Caught off-guard by Donna's comment, Holley was flurried and she didn't know how to snap back. After collecting herself, she took a cold look at Donna and said calmly, "Believe it or not, I have never hurt anyone. The real killer is that bitch, Sheryl. My father and mother died because of her."

She couldn't hide her resentment towards Sheryl as she mentioned her name. Her face twitched in anger and she continued to put dirt on her sister's name. "She is a bloody jinx to everyone around her! Had I learnt that earlier, I wouldn't have agreed to let my mother keep her in our family and she wouldn't have ended up in prison and passed away like that."

"Come on, Holley! It's just you and me here, so you can stop acting," Donna said. "I wouldn't have brought this up if I didn't have proof. So, don't waste any time trying to defend yourself."

Donna felt pretty good as she watched Holley's face turn dark with fury. She had tried so many ways to put her son's girlfriend down. And it was the first time that she had gotten the upper hand on her.

"You chose George for his money. You thought that he could help you take revenge. It's fine that George wants to marry you and I will not stop you from doing so. But I will fire him the day you get married. You are a smart girl, so you should know what that means. George will have nothing once he leaves BM Corporation. But if you really love him, well...If you really love him, you wouldn't mind even if he becomes penniless, right?"

With a taunting laugh, she continued, "You will get nothing if you marry my son. If you don't believe me, you can go ahead with your dream wedding. I am a person of my word."

The resolve on Donna's face suggested that she wasn't joking. Staring at the lady, Holley panicked.

With a rattled expression, Holley grabbed Donna's hand and extricated herself, "Auntie, please believe me. I never did anything wrong. I really love George. Why won't you give me a chance to prove myself?" With a pitiful look at Donna, she pleaded, "George and I have been together for years. We are in love. I can't imagine what his life would be like if I left him. I..."

"That's enough, Holley Ye. Are you not tired of this constant acting?" Donna interrupted her impatiently, as she shook her hand free from hers. "Your tricks will only work on George. You can't fool me." Frustrated, Holley surveyed Donna. She concluded that she couldn't make her change her mind.

She gave Donna a cold glance and said with all honesty, "Fine, tell me what I can get if I agree to leave your son."

"Now, we are talking!" Donna laughed with a look of satisfaction. She was glad that Holley had finally showed her true colors.

"Stop this nonsense and let's talk!" Holley was losing her patience. Casting Donna a sidelong glance, she went on, "Now that you know my purpose, we'll speak frankly. I want to know how much you are willing to give me."

Donna studied her, lost in thoughts. 'She really is a tough opponent. Since I started doing business, I have met all kinds of people. But I have never met a heartless and shameless person like her.'

Donna took out a check from her stylish handbag and handed it to Holley. Brusquely, she said, "This is a check for five million. When you were Yvonne Gu, this was probably just lose change for you. But now, this is not a sum that you can refuse. After all, you are no longer a rich lady. Take it and leave my son. You can go wherever you like. Are we clear?"

Holley took the check from her and gave a scornful look at it. She snorted, "Five million? I don't think so."

Donna knew that Holley was greedy and that she wouldn't agree to leave that easily. She let out a contemptuous laugh and said, "Name your price. How much do you think will work for you?" When Holley remained silent, she urged, "Come on, Holley! Just say it. That's why I am here. As long as the price is reasonable, I will give it!"

Holley gave a dismissive laugh and pretended to calculate, "Well, it has been three years since I've started dating George. I showed him a wonderful time, you know. And if I continue to stay with George, I could get more money. But since you want me to leave him, you should compensate for all that. What do you say?

I am not a greedy woman, so we'll settle for fifty million. Besides that, I want you to transfer the business ownership of the branch of BM Corporation in Y City to me. After I break up with George, I know that you will persuade him to go back to Korea with you. So, you can leave the company to me as a goodbye gift. Once you accept my conditions, I will leave your son and never see him again. What do you say? It's a good deal, huh?"

Donna gaped at her, and remarked, "You impress me, Holley Ye. I underestimated you. Turns out that you are an insatiable woman."

"I am out of options here," Holley said with a shrug. "I am a girl without any background. I have to do this to guarantee my life after I leave George. Besides, I think it's a profitable business for you."

She sneered and continued, "You didn't tell George about my past because you didn't want to see him suffer. Otherwise you wouldn't be here, wasting your time negotiating with me. Am I right?" "You got me," Donna accepted with a disdainful smile.

She frowned and asked, "Will you really leave George if I accept your conditions?"

"Yes, I will," Holley nodded. "I will break up with your baby boy gently. I will not say anything to upset him. You have my word."

"Okay, it's a deal," Donna agreed. She didn't care about the money or the company as long as Holley left her son alone. As far as she was concerened, George was far more important. Besides, fifty million and a branch office was not a big deal for her.

"Remember your promise," Donna said nonchalantly. "I hope you will not back out once I've prepared the check and the contract."

"Don't worry. I will keep my word," Holley assured her, with a sneer. George was a nice man and he had treated her well. But she didn't want to miss the chance to get this hefty sum and the company's ownership. So, she decided to let him go.